The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-28

But the Father hears his pmycr
Pray We, then His grace to win,
He 10 us l. ever good;
Pniy. that he may save from sin,
FcCling US with heavenly food"
Doxology ....o..... .."...o...... .~........~.An present
Praise tod from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
rrtiso hin, above, yc heavenly host
Praise Father son ana Holy Ghost
Amcn.
Dinner ....".......... Blcssiw asked hy President
Amuscmcnts under the supervision OF Mr.. Peter
1mcy.
........... Mr.. Barney Hughes
ii the entire people Of Memphis could
have seen the distribution Of donations
yesterday there would have been enough
To- keep the ladies busy a week, and per
haps Il month. The crowds Of poor people
collected at an early hour, and in such
force that the latch'on the storc-room door
was broken by the pressure. Finally il
became necessary Ia call in the services of
Il policeman rs doorkccpcr. Tie rush was
somewhat similar 10 that when President
Cleveland was here, though on a smaller
sale. The ladies distributed $50 bundles
OF clothing, besides n number OF new full
suits, blankets, etc, and about 500 barrels
Of coal. Several amsuing instances of
sharp practice occurred, which worried
the ladies, but caused considerable amuse-
mcnt. One mother, for instance, with
five children, came in for relief four differ
ent times, and upon each appearance had
attempted to disguise her identity. Two
other women came in with the smell Of
whisky strong on their brcaths. Another
Woman with a daughter in her teens APP
peared, and after being waited upon, stood
. around several minutes. Asked what
further was desired, she replied: 81
am waiting for an order for n
fine cloak for my daughter" OF
course she didn't get II. Still another
applicant, with small children, was minis
tered 10, and a few moments later was dis
covered in a store buying a supply OF toys
for her little ones. Thus did impostors
endeavor 10 take advantage Of the charity,
but few Of them succeeded.
When the doors were closed yesterday
afternoon there still remained n large
crowd OF people in front. The ladies wcro
too much iatigucd TO continue the distri-
button, however, and the applicants were
instructed 10 report again this morning nj
$50 O'Clock. Most Of the articles contrib
uted have been given away and, unless
further assistance is rendered by the peo-
pie, the chances are that some worthy
. applicants will be sent away empty handed.
About the only things remaining on hand
are a lot Of small articles Of clothing and a
few bolts OF domestic. These can, and
doubtless will be distributed by . O'Clock
this morning.
The officers and active lady committee
workers who deserve q monument In the
hearts Of Mcmphians for their sacrificing
efforts are rs follows
President. :. Menken.
Vice Presidents Nirs. Samuel Watson,
Mr. Il. W. Brown, MH. NJ. Gavin, Mrs.
VIM. katzenbcrgcr.
General sccrimy-MB. W. S. Abcr-
nethy.
Assistant Sccrctary-Mrs. ]. s. Andrews.
Finance Committee 90 Mesdamcs VIM.
Katncnberger. Bcnj. Babb, !. Katzcnber-
ger, G. T.. Witcsman, X. VI. Mclean, y.
$. Andrews, Jos. Bruce, w. II. Seward,
X. VI. Drake, J. n. Falls, VIM. Buxbaum,
NJ. Burke, T. l.. G%oldbaum, II. 4. Morris,
Miss Bette lanccy, Miss Clara Conway.
Investigating Committec-Chelsca Ms.
+. W. Sheriff., Mrs. ]. I. Swaync, Mrs.
i. NJ. Richardson; North Memphis Mrs.
VIM. FLOYD, Mrs. G. l.. Hall, Mrs. Elistacc
Semmcs, Mr. L. w. Fisher, Mrs. y.
1looth, Miss Emma Smith; Central Diyis-
ion: Mrs. L. VI. Stanley. Mrs. l.. 4. Smith
wick, Miss Kate Hamilton, Mrs. Caring.
ton Mason, Mn. u. y. Hallcr, Mrs. A.. W.
Newsom, Mr. n. W. Brown, Mrs. i. g..
Jobc; South Memphis Mn. laura lcath,
Mrs. T.. 4. Seattle, Mn. Miles Standish,
Mrs. W. \. GagG, Mrs. VIM. Randolph,
Mrs. J. :. GALLOWAY, Miss Tulnh White:
Port Pickering Mn. \. II. Snow, Mn.
u. ID. Saunders, Mn. Jane Weaver, Mr..
Re Vance, Miss Annie Jones, Miss Lizzie
Douglas; Gin Station; Mrs. George Peters
Purchasing and Distributing Committee
Mrs. Samuel Watson. chairman; Ns.
Angus Campbell, Mn. W. :. Abcrncthy,
Ms. w. W. Sc%hoolfcld, Mn. Z. VI. stan
ley, Mr5. J. H. Snow, Mrs. u. Levy, Mrs.
n. Hooth, Mrs. :. II. Kane, Mrs. W. u.
Winston.
Committee on Anpngcmcnts-NIr !.
Malcolm Scmmos, chairman; Mrs. Il. W.
Mitchell, Mn W. \. WLcatlcy, Airs. NJ.
Marx, Mn. X. IogWood, Mn. VIM. FLOYD,
Mis-. VIM. Uorgan, Mrs. Eustace Scmmrs.
Mn. J. y. Falls, Mrs. i. G.. Nicely, Nlrs.
Jane Weaver, Mrs. II. J.. Knox, Ms. VI.
&. Galloway, Mrs. VIM. Watson, Ms. VI.
Burke, Mn. VI. McNabb, Mr. 7. $. Ais
ton. Mrs. Samuel Watson, Miss Jennie
lligbec, Miss Ella Whcatlcy, Miss Susie
Gales, Miss Pauline fmyscr, Mrs. 4.
Fisher, Mrs. Betty llill, Mrs. Il. G.. Lat.
ting, Mrs. jenny Warren, Mrs. 4. VI.
Scarborough, Mrs. Il. +. Wilcox, Ms. II.
:. Bowen, Mn. Charles Boisscau, Ms. j..
NJ. Goodbar, Mn. G. G. Huntington, Mrs.
Clarence scldcn, Mrs. W. u. laumas,cr,
Mrs. G. W. Judd.
Reception Committee Miss Clara Con.
way, chaF lIiss Jennie Higbcc. Mn.
1 sally lid W Falls, Mrs. \. n.
ThOmpsl :. Andrews, Mrs.
Thos. Hircu, Ms Mary Shousc, Mr.. H.
NJ. Estes, Mrs. J. A. Ombcg, Mrs. H. g..
Miller. Mrs. W. II. Bates, Miss VI. llOus.
ton, Mrs. VIM. katzcnbcrgcr, Mrs Richard
Drake, Mrs. Napoleon Hill, Mrs. j. 4.
Fargason, Mn. W. II. Carroll.
The Of these good people will ever
DO cherished by all, and especially the
poor and afflicted 10 whom they have
brought rslief and succor. Aside from the
consciousness Of having hborcd faithfully
IN q noble cause, they also have the re-.
irc.hing satisfaction Of pushing thcirobjoct
through to a glorious triumph. Side by
side with them have stood and worked the
children, boys aud girls, some Of them 10
small as 10 delight their parents with child
isi pratile. To this latter class Is due the
praise and credit for supplying the dinner
Which will be- served today from u noon